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Project HOME is one of the city’s largest nonprofit housing agencies, serving 15,000 people a year.
Donna Bullock, the group’s head, said that recent cutbacks have been “terrifying.”
Donna Bullock, the group’s head, said that recent cutbacks have been “terrifying.”
November 30, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Project HOME is one of the city’s largest nonprofit housing agencies, serving 15,000 people a year.
Donna Bullock, the group’s head, said that recent cutbacks have been “terrifying.”
Donna Bullock, the group’s head, said that recent cutbacks have been “terrifying.”
Because gift-giving should be easier than finding a parking spot in South Philly. 👉 www.inquirer.com/entertainm...
November 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Because gift-giving should be easier than finding a parking spot in South Philly. 👉 www.inquirer.com/entertainm...
Fishtown-based Children’s Crisis Treatment Center (CCTC) helps 3,500 young people each year who are suffering from behavioral issues, depression, and trauma.
CCTC also provides behavioral health help at over 40 middle and elementary schools, where CCTC staffers work with teachers and students.
CCTC also provides behavioral health help at over 40 middle and elementary schools, where CCTC staffers work with teachers and students.
November 27, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Fishtown-based Children’s Crisis Treatment Center (CCTC) helps 3,500 young people each year who are suffering from behavioral issues, depression, and trauma.
CCTC also provides behavioral health help at over 40 middle and elementary schools, where CCTC staffers work with teachers and students.
CCTC also provides behavioral health help at over 40 middle and elementary schools, where CCTC staffers work with teachers and students.
Neighbors Matt Barber, Anthony Masucci, and Frederick Stahl have taken responsibility for their South Philly block’s cleanliness into their own hands.
When brooms weren’t enough to keep their kids safe from broken glass and debris, they got ingenious with it.
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When brooms weren’t enough to keep their kids safe from broken glass and debris, they got ingenious with it.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Neighbors Matt Barber, Anthony Masucci, and Frederick Stahl have taken responsibility for their South Philly block’s cleanliness into their own hands.
When brooms weren’t enough to keep their kids safe from broken glass and debris, they got ingenious with it.
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When brooms weren’t enough to keep their kids safe from broken glass and debris, they got ingenious with it.
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A stolen Snickers bar helped prepare the Rev. Luis Cortés Jr. to build and lead Esperanza in the heart of North Philadelphia’s predominantly Hispanic Hunting Park neighborhood.
For them, Esperanza represents a future.
For them, Esperanza represents a future.
November 24, 2025 at 8:29 PM
A stolen Snickers bar helped prepare the Rev. Luis Cortés Jr. to build and lead Esperanza in the heart of North Philadelphia’s predominantly Hispanic Hunting Park neighborhood.
For them, Esperanza represents a future.
For them, Esperanza represents a future.
More out-of-towners and fewer locals are searching for rental homes in the Philadelphia region, with New Yorkers leading the way. No word on whether they plan to become Eagles fans.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
More out-of-towners and fewer locals are searching for rental homes in the Philadelphia region, with New Yorkers leading the way. No word on whether they plan to become Eagles fans.
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In its first year the Tyrese Maxey Foundation gave away 400 meals. The following year, that number increased to 1,000 meals, and in 2024 the foundation gave out 2,000 meals.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
In its first year the Tyrese Maxey Foundation gave away 400 meals. The following year, that number increased to 1,000 meals, and in 2024 the foundation gave out 2,000 meals.
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🏅 Drawing people from all over the world, the Philadelphia Marathon saw thousands participating on Sunday morning.
But as with all races, there could only be so many winners.
#Sponsored by @nemours.bsky.social
📹 by Ariane Datil / Staff
But as with all races, there could only be so many winners.
#Sponsored by @nemours.bsky.social
📹 by Ariane Datil / Staff
November 23, 2025 at 5:07 PM
🏅 Drawing people from all over the world, the Philadelphia Marathon saw thousands participating on Sunday morning.
But as with all races, there could only be so many winners.
#Sponsored by @nemours.bsky.social
📹 by Ariane Datil / Staff
But as with all races, there could only be so many winners.
#Sponsored by @nemours.bsky.social
📹 by Ariane Datil / Staff
🏃♀️ It’s a beautiful day here at the 2025 Philadelphia Marathon.
About 30,000 athletes are winding through some of the city's most scenic and historic neighborhoods, while spectators line the streets to cheer them on.
📹 by Esra Erol / Staff
About 30,000 athletes are winding through some of the city's most scenic and historic neighborhoods, while spectators line the streets to cheer them on.
📹 by Esra Erol / Staff
November 23, 2025 at 2:39 PM
🏃♀️ It’s a beautiful day here at the 2025 Philadelphia Marathon.
About 30,000 athletes are winding through some of the city's most scenic and historic neighborhoods, while spectators line the streets to cheer them on.
📹 by Esra Erol / Staff
About 30,000 athletes are winding through some of the city's most scenic and historic neighborhoods, while spectators line the streets to cheer them on.
📹 by Esra Erol / Staff
Activists rallied outside the Philadelphia Criminal Justice Center on Thursday to press their assertion that ICE has been allowed to turn the courthouse into “a hunting ground” for immigrants.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Activists rallied outside the Philadelphia Criminal Justice Center on Thursday to press their assertion that ICE has been allowed to turn the courthouse into “a hunting ground” for immigrants.
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Mayor Cherelle L. Parker did not say that her administration worked directly with the ACLU in crafting its contracting policy. The organization still wants to distance itself from it.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker did not say that her administration worked directly with the ACLU in crafting its contracting policy. The organization still wants to distance itself from it.
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🐦 Go Birds (specifically, pigeons)!
South Philly's hottest new excursion, Philly Pigeon Tours, is a weekly, 90-minute morning stroll to several of the Italian Market’s most established flocks.
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South Philly's hottest new excursion, Philly Pigeon Tours, is a weekly, 90-minute morning stroll to several of the Italian Market’s most established flocks.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
🐦 Go Birds (specifically, pigeons)!
South Philly's hottest new excursion, Philly Pigeon Tours, is a weekly, 90-minute morning stroll to several of the Italian Market’s most established flocks.
🔗 Read more here: www.inquirer.com/entertainmen...
South Philly's hottest new excursion, Philly Pigeon Tours, is a weekly, 90-minute morning stroll to several of the Italian Market’s most established flocks.
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Thousands will be in Philadelphia on Nov. 21-23 for the Philadelphia Marathon. Here's how to prepare for road closures, parking restrictions, and more.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Thousands will be in Philadelphia on Nov. 21-23 for the Philadelphia Marathon. Here's how to prepare for road closures, parking restrictions, and more.
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“Senator Fetterman has sold us out, and that’s why the Pennsylvania Working Families Party is committed to recruiting and supporting a primary challenge to him in 2028.” — Shoshanna Israel, Mid-Atlantic political director for the Working Families Party
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November 18, 2025 at 3:18 PM
“Senator Fetterman has sold us out, and that’s why the Pennsylvania Working Families Party is committed to recruiting and supporting a primary challenge to him in 2028.” — Shoshanna Israel, Mid-Atlantic political director for the Working Families Party
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After two former roommates in Philadelphia couldn't agree on who should keep the cat, Gary, the matter went to civil court.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:12 PM
After two former roommates in Philadelphia couldn't agree on who should keep the cat, Gary, the matter went to civil court.
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The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, which runs the popular Mütter Museum, announced plans to expand its footprint with a new accessible entrance, larger galleries, educational and event spaces, and more.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, which runs the popular Mütter Museum, announced plans to expand its footprint with a new accessible entrance, larger galleries, educational and event spaces, and more.
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On Oct. 16, Rian Andrianzah walked into a Philadelphia office of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for what he thought was a routine biometrics appointment.
Instead, while his wife waited in an outer room, he was arrested by ICE.
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Instead, while his wife waited in an outer room, he was arrested by ICE.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
On Oct. 16, Rian Andrianzah walked into a Philadelphia office of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for what he thought was a routine biometrics appointment.
Instead, while his wife waited in an outer room, he was arrested by ICE.
🔗 www.inquirer.com/news/pennsyl...
Instead, while his wife waited in an outer room, he was arrested by ICE.
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Xzavier Gregory was shot and killed Oct. 11 near Northeast Philadelphia High. His parents want the city to know the vibrant teen behind the headline.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Xzavier Gregory was shot and killed Oct. 11 near Northeast Philadelphia High. His parents want the city to know the vibrant teen behind the headline.
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Of the 223 cars that were part of an inspection mandated by the Federal Railroad Administration, only 76 were returned to service.
It could take until at least mid-December to restore a semblance of normal service, SEPTA General Manager Scott Sauer said Friday.
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It could take until at least mid-December to restore a semblance of normal service, SEPTA General Manager Scott Sauer said Friday.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Of the 223 cars that were part of an inspection mandated by the Federal Railroad Administration, only 76 were returned to service.
It could take until at least mid-December to restore a semblance of normal service, SEPTA General Manager Scott Sauer said Friday.
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It could take until at least mid-December to restore a semblance of normal service, SEPTA General Manager Scott Sauer said Friday.
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The U.S. government started making pennies in Philadelphia in 1793 when the city was the nation’s capital. It stopped Wednesday, November 12.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The U.S. government started making pennies in Philadelphia in 1793 when the city was the nation’s capital. It stopped Wednesday, November 12.
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The new law was authored by City Councilmember Mark Squilla, who also championed the city’s ban on plastic bags. Council approved the measure in a 10-5 vote two weeks ago, sending it to Parker’s desk.
November 13, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The new law was authored by City Councilmember Mark Squilla, who also championed the city’s ban on plastic bags. Council approved the measure in a 10-5 vote two weeks ago, sending it to Parker’s desk.
"When young people first come here, they don’t smile for a while," Attic Youth Center's executive director Jasper Liem says.
“Then something shifts, and the smile comes out. Seeing that is one of the most rewarding parts of my job.”
“Then something shifts, and the smile comes out. Seeing that is one of the most rewarding parts of my job.”
November 12, 2025 at 8:58 PM
"When young people first come here, they don’t smile for a while," Attic Youth Center's executive director Jasper Liem says.
“Then something shifts, and the smile comes out. Seeing that is one of the most rewarding parts of my job.”
“Then something shifts, and the smile comes out. Seeing that is one of the most rewarding parts of my job.”
🚌 Inquirer transportation reporter Tom Fitzgerald answers some FAQs about what the f— happened with Philly’s Greyhound station.
🚏 As he puts it, “It’s an equity issue.”
Watch the full video ⤵️
🚏 As he puts it, “It’s an equity issue.”
Watch the full video ⤵️
November 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
🚌 Inquirer transportation reporter Tom Fitzgerald answers some FAQs about what the f— happened with Philly’s Greyhound station.
🚏 As he puts it, “It’s an equity issue.”
Watch the full video ⤵️
🚏 As he puts it, “It’s an equity issue.”
Watch the full video ⤵️